On Easter Sunday, Justin lead the Sunrise Service for his battallion. Below, you can see that the service was well-attended. Worshipping God is always an awesome experience, but especially so at a Sunrise Service on Easter morning, as you're celebrating Christ's resurrection. Particularly so when you're so geographically close (comparatively) to where Jesus and other Biblical figures actually walked. I'm not sure who took the picture, as Justin should be leading the service and SGT Ross (his assistant) is actually in the picture (nearest the camera on the right).
Sandstorms are a common occurrence at Q-West, as they are in most of Iraq. The sand there, Justin has mentioned before, is extremely fine, almost dusty. He says it's nothing like the sand I know. This particular sandstorm blew in quickly and fiercely. Justin had time to climb atop something and catch the billows before they completely stained the air. What a powerful image!
Forgive me if I've misspelled anything in this post. I am up a little after 0200; Isaac is teething and possibly has a cold. Either way, he is blazing hot with a fever. I gave him Tylenol before bed and just gave him another dose 30 minutes ago. Isaac cut his first tooth today, which is probably why he's been restless and neither of us has gotten solid sleep the last three nights. As soon as he'll let me take a picture of it, I'll post his newest "first." Good night (or morning)!
Sandstorms are a common occurrence at Q-West, as they are in most of Iraq. The sand there, Justin has mentioned before, is extremely fine, almost dusty. He says it's nothing like the sand I know. This particular sandstorm blew in quickly and fiercely. Justin had time to climb atop something and catch the billows before they completely stained the air. What a powerful image!
Forgive me if I've misspelled anything in this post. I am up a little after 0200; Isaac is teething and possibly has a cold. Either way, he is blazing hot with a fever. I gave him Tylenol before bed and just gave him another dose 30 minutes ago. Isaac cut his first tooth today, which is probably why he's been restless and neither of us has gotten solid sleep the last three nights. As soon as he'll let me take a picture of it, I'll post his newest "first." Good night (or morning)!
4 comments:
The sand storm is truly an amazing picture, and must be a sight to see it rolling in. I hope you and Isaac are feeling better and the fever will go away very soon. With much love to all of you.
Mother
I'm curious. How long does a sandstorm last? Love ya, Momma
Sandstorms last anywhere from 15-20 minutes to a couple of days. The one you saw the picture of blew through really quickly.
I really enjoy reading the blog. I don't always post but I am on it daily to see what new things are posted. I can not believe how big Isaac is and he is so cute. I loved the Easter post. The drowl is what makes the pic. I am really excited for Justin and his ministry. I just am sad you can not be with him to help Em.
We Love you guys. Tonya
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